Use of the Progressive Return to Activity Guidelines May Expedite Symptom Resolution After Concussion for Active Duty Military

Abstract

Clinical recommendations for concussion management encourage reduced cognitive and physical activities immediately after injury, with graded increases in activity as symptoms resolve. Empirical support for the effectiveness of such recommendations is needed.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 13, 2019
Source ID
10.1177/0363546519883259

Entities

People

  • Amy Cecchini
  • Angelica Ahrens
  • Emma Gregory
  • Felicia M. Qashu
  • Jason M. Bailie
  • Karen McCulloch
  • Keith Stuessi
  • Lynita Mullins
  • Mark L Ettenhofer
  • Paul Sargent
  • Rosemay A. Remigio-baker
  • Saafan Malik
  • Therese West
  • Wesley R. Cole

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

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